Thieves target brass on mausoleums in Manchester cemetery

MANCHESTER - Someone stole two brass panels from mausoleums at the Pine Grove Cemetery at 40 Valley St.Police said five mausoleums were damaged when thieves tried to removed brass panels from the sides.The theft and damage were discovered Friday, but investigators believe it happened sometime in the past week.Two brass plates were taken and it is estimated it will cost $2,000 to repair and replace the panels.